Cardiac and peripheral perfusion concerns

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The nurse is caring for a patient with cardiac and peripheral perfusion concerns. The nurse as identified the following after receiving report and reviewing the patient history and information. Nursing Concept: Perfusion/Cardiac/Peripheral Underlying Issue: Prior Myocardial Damage Current SSAs/Cues: Ejection Fraction 50% on Echocardiogram 1x syncopal episode yesterday Select all that apply. The nurse is now planning to conduct an assessment of the patient. Which of the following cues or SSAs would confirm the nurses' hypothesis about the patient's cardiac and peripheral concerns? BP 158/90, up to 178/98 throughout shift Pulses 1 to all extremities Oxygen saturation 97% on room air Heart rhythm slightly irregular on cardiac monitor today Taking daily lansoprazole (Prevacid) for Reflux (GERD).

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